Pearson plc reports 640,181,375 shares outstanding; no treasury

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Pearson plc reported an update to its voting rights and share capital. As at close of business on 31 October 2025, the company had 640,181,375 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading. Each ordinary share entitles the holder to one vote at general meetings. The company holds no shares in Treasury. Pearson noted that 640,181,375 may be used by shareholders as the denominator for FCA Disclosure and Transparency Rule calculations.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of November 2025

PEARSON plc

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

N/A

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

80 Strand

London, England WC2R 0RL

44-20-7010-2000

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant files or will file annual reports

under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F X                                                Form 40-F

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant by furnishing the information

contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the

Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Yes                                              No X

PEARSON PLC

(the "Company")

Voting Rights and Capital

As at close of business on 31 October 2025, the Company had 640,181,375 ordinary shares of 25p each admitted to trading. Each ordinary share carries the right to one vote at general meetings. The Company does not hold any shares in Treasury.

This figure (640,181,375) may be used by shareholders as the denominator for the calculations by which they will determine whether they are required to notify their interest in, or a change to their interest in, the Company under the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rules.

This announcement is made in accordance with the FCA's Disclosure and Transparency Rule 5.6.1.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

PEARSON plc

Date: 03 November 2025

By: /s/ NATALIE WHITE

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Natalie White

Deputy Company Secretary

FAQ

What is Pearson plc (PSO)'s total shares outstanding?

As at 31 October 2025, Pearson had 640,181,375 ordinary shares admitted to trading.

How many votes does each Pearson (PSO) share carry?

Each ordinary share carries one vote at general meetings.

Does Pearson plc hold any treasury shares?

No. The company does not hold any shares in Treasury.

What denomination are Pearson's ordinary shares?

Pearson's ordinary shares are 25p each.

Why is the 640,181,375 figure important for investors?

It may be used as the denominator for FCA Disclosure and Transparency Rule notifications.

What form did Pearson plc file?

Pearson furnished a Form 6-K as a foreign private issuer and files annual reports on Form 20-F.